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Service Engineer Level 3, Control Systems
Company: MSHS Pacific Power Group
Location: Ridgefield, WA
Compensation: $46.00–$53.00/hour
(DOE)
Travel: Up to 50% (Domestic &
International)
Job Type: Full-Time
Additional Requirements: Frequent
overtime (up to 600 hours annually); must possess or be eligible to obtain a
valid Passport and TWIC card
About the Role
MSHS Pacific Power Group is looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Field Service Engineer – Controls & Automation to join our team in Ridgefield, WA. This position requires technical expertise in control systems, field service, and automation—ideal for individuals with a strong mechanical/electrical background. Candidates with military experience are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is being recruited in partnership with Orion Talent through the BlueForge Alliance Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) program, a nationwide initiative supporting workforce growth across the U.S. defense and maritime industrial base.
About the MIB Partnership (Orion Talent & BlueForge Alliance)
This opportunity is part of the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) program, a collaboration between Orion Talent and BlueForge Alliance to help strengthen the U.S. maritime and defense industrial base by connecting top talent—especially skilled technicians and veterans—to critical roles with employers like MSHS Pacific Power Group. Candidates with prior military, maritime, or heavy industrial experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform advanced diagnostics and fault finding in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
- Install and commission control systems, actuators, and automation packages.
- Interpret and develop electrical and hydraulic schematics and control diagrams.
- Provide expert technical support and product recommendations to customers and internal teams.
- Train junior engineers and technicians in the field and during in-house sessions.
- Lead in-house system testing and support control system builds.
- Serve as a key support resource for technical applications and customer processes.
- Prepare accurate and timely service reports and documentation.
- Travel domestically and internationally for service assignments—up to 50%.
- Be willing for frequent overtime, including nights or weekends as needed.
Education, Required Knowledge, & Skills
· Education & Experience: Trade school degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, OR, 8+ years of relevant work in power generation or industrial automation in lieu of formal education
· Technical Knowledge:
o Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
o In-depth knowledge of power generation and industrial control systems.
o Familiarity with:
o Woodward controls (EGCP, GCP, MFR, easYgen, LS-4/LS-5, DSLC/MSLC).
o AVRs: Basler DECS, ABB Unitrol.
o PLC Programming: Woodward GAP, GE Fanuc.
o HMI/SCADA: AStudio, iFIX, Citect, Wonderware,
RSView.
o Digital networks and communication protocols.
· Skills:
o Excellent written and verbal communication (English required; Spanish a plus).
o Ability to work under minimal supervision in dynamic environments.
o Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
o Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC card for secure facility access.
o Prior military experience is a major plus.
· Work Environment & Physical Demands
o Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
o Comfortable standing, kneeling, stooping, or working in confined spaces for extended periods.
o Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
What MSHS Offers
· Competitive hourly pay ($46.00–$53.00/hour DOE).
· Training & Career Development Opportunities
· Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Benefits
o Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
o 401(k) with Company Match
o Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
o Life and Disability Insurance
